Not Guilty in General as Genevieve Exposed Bon Pasteur Allegations
Testimony described brutal treatment at Bon Pasteur with Genevieve and others enduring confinement, beatings, and hair cutting, while witnesses for the defense challenged the hospital's statements. The jury acquitted all but Madeline of Mercy, condemning her to three months, as crowds outside hissed in anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilas
Madame Bellot
M. Desvergnes
Hotel Dieu
Bon Pasteur
Srenecieve
Genevieve Billy
Pont-Achard
Romises
Mother of the Saviour
Madeline
Saint Alexis
Saint Matthew
Madeline of Mercy
Madame Piat
Rose Arnoux
Genevieve
Narguerite
Marguerite
Madame Piet
Monsieur Piat
Canvet
Mardieu
M. Chevallier
M. Pingault
M. Pinzault
M. Bourbeau
Mortality Rise and Public Health Calls in the Metropolis
From late registrar general returns deaths in the metropolis rise despite mild weather and relative health. Dr Thompson cites ventilation cleanliness and crowding as disease drivers. authorities consider reforms after a circular praised by officials. Also reports fatal accidents at Camberwell church and a Tilbury prize fight fatality leading to manslaughter verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixcrraseph
Hull
Thompson
Westminster
St. Giles’s
Clerkenwell
Whitechapel
Spitalfields
Wapping
Limehouse
St. Thomas's Hospital
George Gray
Tilbury Fort
Henry Ball
Alfred Avis
Davis
John Grady
Tucker Smith
James Knowlton
Maidstone
Ois
Ball
New Winter Assize Opens Essex and Western Circuits
The Essex winter assize opens with Justice Erskine addressing the jury to explain changes in quarter sessions increasing cases. Notable trials include Elizabeth Hammond for alleged infant murder, found not guilty by insanity, and William Osborne convicted of wounding his wife with intent to murder, sentenced to life transportation. Western circuit at Exeter reports low attendance, misrouted commission, and a day ending with Harriet Henson's guilty plea for stealing butter, while other cases wind through a quiet session and a dramatic pause.
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Curtinsrorp
Dee
County of Essex
Justice Erskine
Elizabeth Hammond
William Osborne
Anne Osborne
Exeter
Dec
Samuel Scogan
Thomas Pridham
Peokham
Andrew Colwell
Silas Wilmott
Thomas Barrymore Palmer
Harriet Henson
Henry Orton
Bampton
Harriet
Jane Shapcott
Justice Cresswell
John Cornelius
Wm. Gainsworthy
Keikwich
Bird
Starcross
Jolly Sailor Boy
Chance
Munpir
Isaac Collard
Tyrrell
Rowe
Hockworthy
Ann
Elizabeth Collard
Ann Collard
Ashbrittle
Central Court Delivers Juicy Victorian Crime Roundup
The second session opened with a broad docket of trials. Emma Munton, 18, faced perjury charges after a tumultuous Thames incident with surgeon Morse. Morse was later cleared of involvement as Munton’s accounts failed to prove truth. A brave parade of assaults, rapes, frauds, and mysterious thefts followed as juries weighed evidence and judges delivered stern verdicts and transportation sentences.
Verdict in Gloucester v Woop over 250000 will case
Vice chancellor Wigram gave judgment denying the Gloucester corporation’s claim to £250,000 from the will of James Wood. Money paid into court stood at issue while an appeal lingered. He refused immediate distribution, citing discretionary equity powers and risk to the residuary executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Woop
Wigram
James Wood
Corporation of
Havin
Meoney
Equity
Court Keeps £250,000 in Court pending Appeal
The plaintiffs claiming to be legatees sought the funds not to be paid to executors. The judge ordered the £250,000 paid into court to stay pending final judgment, allowing the executors to draw with security or apply anew. Costs remain under reserve until the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Bankruptcy Court Hears Final Examination of Monarch Omnibus Proprietor
In the Court of Bankruptcy, final examination of the Monarch omnibus proprietor on Bow road was fixed. The assignees’ counsel sought to question the bankrupt’s wife, previously involved in selling sixty three horses under a writ of extent. Forty three horses were sold by the bankrupt’s daughter, who continues the business. creditors receive nothing. Some sales fetched only £1 2s 6d or £1 10s. The bankrupt faced strict rebukes for evasive replies, and claimed inability to judge each horse’s value from a printed catalogue. Mrs Giles, examined, stated she was not present at the yard during the sale and was distracted by personal distress.
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Elizabeth
Ann Collard
Ann
Milton
Baker
Mary Milton
Isaac
Rowe
Justice Cresswell
James Williams
Robert Rowe
Kekewicn
Plymstock
Plymouth
Robert Rone
Court OF Codimon Pleas
Weavespay
Burrows
Movat
Sergeant Talfourd
G. James
Cockburn
Miller
Limehouse
Rawlins
Mouat
Stepney-green
Birmingham
Miss Burrows
Eird
Coventry
Aigain
Mr. Rawlins
Court of Exchequer
Serjeant Talfourd
Mary Williams
Board OF Excise
Lott
Messrs
Culverwell
Messrs. Splatt and Co
Culverweil and Co
Appellants
Treasury
United Provinces
Rio de la Plata
Mayow
Great Britain
Skinner Row
Benjamin Law
Whitley’s Court
Brick Jane
St. Luke's
Spurgin
Excise
Thomas Durbridge
George Phillips
George Frederick Freudamadre
St. George’s Road
Commercial Road
W. W. Hughes
Mrs. Giles
Mr. James
Times
Giles
Stratford
Garner
C. F. Williams
Hamilton
France
Hodges
Parker
Green
Finden
W. Winkworth
Elliott
Dubois
Havin
George Davis
Eliza Trigg
Livingston
Edward Dixon
Court of Chancery
Sydenham
Captain Livingston
Pelham Place
Charles Davis
Davis
Clark
Mr. Clarkson
George
Charles
Char
Richard Cooper
Henry Hope
Greenwich, Hospital
Samuel Parsons
Royal Hospital
Greenwich
Jane Harrison
Mr. Smith
J. Ashford
B. Lovel
London
Hall's Place
Johnstreet
St. Luke’s
Edwin West
J. Punch
W. Biggs
G. Jones
G. Rackshaw
G. Clarke
J. Barkley
W. Rolfe
Eliza Pitman
F. Carrington
G. Morley
G. Wilkins
W. Davis
Mary Witteridge
HW. Gites
Monarch Omnibus
Bow
E. James
Cobb
Duck
The Farr Inconstant Love Case at Clerkenwell Court
In Clerkenwell a magistrate hears Miss Emmeline Jamieson accused of detaining a brooch, coral necklace, ring, and household items claimed by William Matthews. The case spirals into a comic tale of love and broken betrothal as witnesses, a flashy actor, and the couple’s improvised engagements illuminate the affair.
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Farr
Emmeline Jamiceon
William Matthews
Emmeline
Emmy
Henry Manvers
Miss Jamie
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